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Law As Strategy: Thinking Below The State In Afghanistan, Charles H. Norchi Nov 2019

Law As Strategy: Thinking Below The State In Afghanistan, Charles H. Norchi

International Law Studies

In Doha, Qatar the government of the United States has conducted successive rounds of negotiations with a non-State, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (the Taliban) over the future of a State that was not present—the Government of Afghanistan. Regardless of the outcome, the United States will retain a national security interest in Afghanistan and the region. Contextually nuanced strategic choices will be critical and law could be a key strategy. This article identifies relevant Afghan history—a collective longue durée—appraises the severable sovereignty of the Afghan State, and underscores the imperative of working below the State. Drawing on a 1952 …


1907 Hague Convention Viii Relative To The Laying Of Automatic Submarine Contact Mines, Steven Haines Oct 2014

1907 Hague Convention Viii Relative To The Laying Of Automatic Submarine Contact Mines, Steven Haines

International Law Studies

This article places 1907 Hague Convention VIII in its historical context, examines its content, summarizes State practice since 1907 (including during the two World Wars) and discusses the Convention’s relevance to contemporary mine warfare. The Convention has inherent shortcomings, has never been strictly applicable in any war since 1907, and is not strictly relevant to anything other than automatic contact mines (effectively excluding modern influence mines). Despite this—and a paucity of substantial State practice since 1945—the conclusion is that the Convention has influenced the customary law on sea-mines. When that custom was combined with other relevant custom (particularly that pertaining …


International Law Applicable To Naval Mines, Chatham House Oct 2014

International Law Applicable To Naval Mines, Chatham House

International Law Studies

This report summarizes the workshop held on February 26–27, 2014 on the law governing the use of naval mines in times of both peace and war. The workshop, organized by Chatham House, the Royal Navy and U.S. Naval War College, brought together a group of international law scholars, operational lawyers and other legal experts in the field. The objective of the workshop was to clarify existing law and identify areas of legal uncertainty to assist States to conduct their operations lawfully.


Afghanistan And International Security, Adam Roberts Aug 2009

Afghanistan And International Security, Adam Roberts

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


Is There A "New" Law Of Intervention And Occupation?, Leslie C. Green Oct 2006

Is There A "New" Law Of Intervention And Occupation?, Leslie C. Green

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


Chapter Iv: Contemporary Case Studies Of United Statesforcible Protection Of Nationals Abroad Dec 2002

Chapter Iv: Contemporary Case Studies Of United Statesforcible Protection Of Nationals Abroad

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


Chapter Ii: The Traditional Writers On International Law Dec 2002

Chapter Ii: The Traditional Writers On International Law

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


International Humanitarian Law From Agincourt To Rome, Meron Theodor Aug 2000

International Humanitarian Law From Agincourt To Rome, Meron Theodor

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


The History And Status Of The International Criminal Court, Howard Levie Aug 2000

The History And Status Of The International Criminal Court, Howard Levie

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


The Law Of War In Historical Perspective, Leslie C. Green Dec 1998

The Law Of War In Historical Perspective, Leslie C. Green

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


Some Thoughts On Ideas That Gave Rise To International Humanitarian Law, Geza Herczegh Sep 1998

Some Thoughts On Ideas That Gave Rise To International Humanitarian Law, Geza Herczegh

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


Rear Admiral Charles H. Stockton, The Naval War College, And The Law Of Naval Warfare, John Hattendorf Sep 1998

Rear Admiral Charles H. Stockton, The Naval War College, And The Law Of Naval Warfare, John Hattendorf

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


Criminality In The Law Of War, Howard Levie Feb 1998

Criminality In The Law Of War, Howard Levie

International Law Studies

First published in 1 International Criminal Law 233 (M. CherifBassiouni ed.) 1986)


Framing The Issues, Carlson M. Legrand Jun 1996

Framing The Issues, Carlson M. Legrand

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


The Law Of Piracy: The United States Of America And The Law Of Piracy, Alfred P. Rubin Jan 1988

The Law Of Piracy: The United States Of America And The Law Of Piracy, Alfred P. Rubin

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


The Law Of Piracy: British Practice In The Nineteenth Century, Alfred P. Rubin Jan 1988

The Law Of Piracy: British Practice In The Nineteenth Century, Alfred P. Rubin

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


The Law Of Piracy: Table Of Contents, Alfred P. Rubin Jan 1988

The Law Of Piracy: Table Of Contents, Alfred P. Rubin

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


The Law Of Piracy: The Origins, Alfred P. Rubin Jan 1988

The Law Of Piracy: The Origins, Alfred P. Rubin

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


The Law Of Piracy: "Piracy" In The Twentieth Century, Alfred P. Rubin Jan 1988

The Law Of Piracy: "Piracy" In The Twentieth Century, Alfred P. Rubin

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


The Law Of Piracy: Index, Alfred P. Rubin Jan 1988

The Law Of Piracy: Index, Alfred P. Rubin

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


The Law Of Piracy: Appendices, Alfred P. Rubin Jan 1988

The Law Of Piracy: Appendices, Alfred P. Rubin

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


The Law Of Piracy: Abbreviations, Alfred P. Rubin Jan 1988

The Law Of Piracy: Abbreviations, Alfred P. Rubin

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


The Law Of Piracy: Bibliography, Alfred P. Rubin Jan 1988

The Law Of Piracy: Bibliography, Alfred P. Rubin

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


The Law Of Piracy: The Evolution Of The Concept Of Piracy In England, Alfred P. Rubin Jan 1988

The Law Of Piracy: The Evolution Of The Concept Of Piracy In England, Alfred P. Rubin

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


Introduction To International Law, Richard R. Baxter Jan 1980

Introduction To International Law, Richard R. Baxter

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


The Soviet View Of International Law, Oliver J. Lissitzyn Jan 1980

The Soviet View Of International Law, Oliver J. Lissitzyn

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


International Law And The World Community The Meaning Of Words, The Nature Of Things, And The Face Of The International Order, Louis F.E. Goldie Jan 1980

International Law And The World Community The Meaning Of Words, The Nature Of Things, And The Face Of The International Order, Louis F.E. Goldie

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


International Law And Basic Human Rights, Louis B. Sohn Jan 1980

International Law And Basic Human Rights, Louis B. Sohn

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


Table Of Contents: The Use Of Force, Human Rights, And General International Legal Issues Jan 1980

Table Of Contents: The Use Of Force, Human Rights, And General International Legal Issues

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.


Some Perspectives On Revolution, Thomas B. Grassey Jan 1980

Some Perspectives On Revolution, Thomas B. Grassey

International Law Studies

No abstract provided.